The system of personages in W.S. Maugham's works

Аннотация

The article is dedicated to the study of the system of personages in W.S.Maugham’s works. The personages in W.S. Maugham's works serve as profound reflections of the intricacies of human nature and the societal frameworks that shape individual identities. Maugham explores themes of alienation, desire, and moral conflict through richly developed characters who navigate the complexities of their lives in varying social contexts. His protagonists often experience existential struggles, revealing their vulnerabilities and inner conflicts whilechallenging societal norms. Keywords:complexity, isolation, emotions,human nature, cynicism,relationship. Аннотация. Статья посвящена исследованию системы персонажей в произведениях У.С. Моэма. Персоналии в произведениях У.С. Моэма служат глубоким отражением тонкостей человеческой природы и общественных рамок, формирующих индивидуальную идентичность. Моэм исследует темы отчуждения, желания и моральных конфликтов посредство тщательно продуманных персонажей, которые преодолевают сложности своей жизни в различных социальных контекстах. Его герои часто переживают жизненную борьбу, обнажая свои уязвимые места и внутренние конфликты, бросая вызов общественнымнормам. Ключевые слова: сложность, изоляция, эмоции, человеческая сущность, цинизм, взаимоотношения Artistic world is first of all figurative world. An artistic work is a complex unified image, and each of its element is a relatively independent, unique particle of the whole, interacting with it and with all the other particles. Everything and everyone in the in the poetic world is imbued with imagery, even if the text does not contain a single epithet, simile or metaphor. The author's position is one of the means of characterizing the literary hero. It is important to note that the author's characterization is the most significant technique of illuminating the character from the outside.It determines the aestheticvalues and ideals set bytheauthor in thework[1,60]. W.S. Maugham is one of the most prominent writer of the twentieth century, whose works are imbued with profound psychological observations and social commentary. Maugham's complex and multi-layered characters become a central part of his stories, reflecting the diversity of human nature and inner conflicts. These characters do not simply act within the plot; they are archetypes that explore themes such as individualism, social norms, and the search for meaning in life. In his novels and short stories, Maugham masterfully creates images that give readers a glimpse into the intricacies of the human experience. In this article , we will examine the character system in the work of W. S. Maugham, highlighting the main themes, conflicts, and character traits that make them so memorable and relevant even today. W.S. Maugham's characters often reflect the complexities of human nature and social dynamics. His protagonists frequently face moral dilemmas and existential questions, navigating through themes of desire, betrayal, and the search for meaning. Ineradicable on earth S. Maugham believes that evil, the source of which - selfishness, vanity, stupidity, hypocrisy - hidden in the very human nature in human nature itself. Hence the all-encompassing pessimism of the writer and his perception of life as an endless tragedy - such an image of the world was partly assimilated by S. Maugham from thephilosophy ofA. Schopenhauer[5,56]. W. S. Maugham's characters are close to real people - they are ambitious, vulnerable and diverse. One of the key themes of his works is the collision of human desires with cruel real conditions. Maugham often uses archetypes such as the artist, the truth seeker, or the victim of circumstance. For example, in the novel Point of View, the protagonist is a young man who seeks to find his place in the world by confronting societal prejudices. W. S. Maugham's female Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages 116 ILMIYVAPROFESSIONALTA’LIMJARAYONIDAMULOQOT,FANVAMADANIYATLAR INTEGRATSIYASI characters occupy a significant place in his work and are characterized by brightness and multilayeredness. He creates images that go beyond the traditional stereotypes. The images he created and the events he wrote are convincing and real. He used the element of suddenness and unpredictability to showhow unstablesocio-political values andpsychological frameworks are In Maugham's works, women are often portrayed as strong, independent individuals. The heroines show courage and determination, allowing themselves to follow their desires despite societal restrictions. However, many of his female characters also find themselves victims of circumstance. “The Moon and Six Pens” presents the image of a woman striving for freedom but facing the pressures and expectations of society, which demonstrates inner conflict and vulnerability. Maugham goes deeply into the psychology of his heroines, showing their fears, doubts and aspirations. The female characters are not static -